At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert payroll services and manage statutory returns to HMRC and pension schemes.
- Company: Kent College, a supportive and successful co-educational school in Canterbury.
- Benefits: Private healthcare, discounts, free lunch, and salary sacrifice schemes.
- Other info: Flexible hours with a dynamic team and excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a caring community and help students achieve their best in a thriving environment.
- Qualifications: Level 3 CIPP qualification and experience with payroll systems required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are seeking an Interim Payroll Advisor (6 Month Fixed-Term) to join us at Kent College, Canterbury. The Interim Payroll Advisor will be responsible for the provision of expert payroll services including the submission of all monthly and end of year statutory returns to HMRC and our various pension schemes. The successful candidate must hold a minimum of a Level 3 CIPP qualification, and have experience with payroll systems and of managing multiple pension schemes. Experience of working in an independent school setting is desirable, but not essential.
Kent College is a co-educational school with a Methodist foundation. The school is located in Canterbury, just one hour from the centre of London by train. The Senior School (11 – 18 years) has some 600 boys and girls, approximately one-third boarding and two-thirds day. This is a fabulous opportunity to work for a happy, caring and successful school in which pupils feel supported and encouraged to aim for high standards of achievement and conduct. The school was graded as excellent in all categories in the recent inspection conducted by ISI in October 2022, the Independent Schools Inspectorate that conducts inspections on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education.
We offer a range of benefits at KC, including: private healthcare with Benenden Health, retail and gym membership discounts, free lunch during term time, salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and home and tech scheme, among many others.
The position is 32 hours per week across 5 days, Monday to Friday, full year. Closing date: 31st July 2026, although if a pool of suitable candidates becomes available before that date the College reserves the right to interview and appoint without further notice.
Interim Payroll Advisor in Canterbury employer: Kent College, Canterbury
Kent College, located in the historic city of Canterbury, is an exceptional employer that values its employees' growth and well-being. With a supportive work culture, competitive benefits such as private healthcare and salary sacrifice schemes, and a commitment to professional development, we empower our HR team to thrive in a dynamic environment. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the education sector while enjoying a fulfilling career.
